NORRISTOWN ­­— Norristown Councilman at Large Dwayne Royster announced his resignation at the Norristown council meeting on Tuesday night.

“It has been an honor to serve on council,” Royster said. “I have two jobs at present. I am a pastor at the Living Water United Church of Christ and the executive director of Power, a faith-based organization.”

Royster’s resignation will become effective on April 5, he said in a letter to council. The letter was read by Council President Gary Simpson at the end of the council meeting on Tuesday night.

“I thought someone should be appointed to councilman at large,” Royster said. “I want to spend more time with my family. I am not leaving Norristown. I will continue to serve in any way that I can.”

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Royster was elected to the four-year at-large seat in November 2011 and began serving in January 2012.

Simpson said that council has 30 days to appoint a replacement for Royster. The replacement council member will serve until the Nov. 5 general election.

A candidate that wins that election would finish Royster’s four-year term, Simpson said.